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Outdoor power T
his month’s front cover features Timeguard’s new, slimmed-down fused spur, the Slimline FST, designed to combine functionality with aesthetics. A huge success in the market so far, the Slimline FST combines the essential fuse with electronic timing, while still fitting a standard single-gang back box. 24 hour and seven-day timing options are available, and a Wi-Fi version has also joined the family. Take a look for yourself on page 10!
Elsewhere in the issue, Scolmore’s Katie Plumstead explores how outdoor power can help to create safer, brighter and more welcoming recreational spaces, considering accessibility, highlighting particular areas of the garden, security and aesthetics. Turn to page 24 to find out more. On page 20, meanwhile, Effie Vraka of Wevo Energy explains the EV charging possibilities that can be opened up by the use of AI, or artificial intelligence, when planning installations.
NEWS 6-8
13 INDUSTRY NEWS Market and industry update
4-8, 12-15, PRODUCT NEWS 23
The latest new releases INSTALLATION NEWS
Completed projects by leading suppliers
REGULARS 10
16 27 29 COVER STORY
Slimline fuse spurs from Timeguard EIC UPDATE
Electrical Industry Charity INDUSTRY EVENT
Electrical Product Safety Conference PRODUCT FINDER
Your guide to the latest releases
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The who’s who of the electrical industry EV CHARGING
Using AI to support EV charging NEWS EXTRA
Addressing labour shortages OUTDOOR POWER
Getting connected outdoors
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“By optimising the resources available and using smart charging management platforms, decision- makers tasked with EV installations can electrify every parking space simply, efficiently and cost- effectively,” she maintains.
On page 27, we take a look at what visitors can expect from Smart Buildings Show 2024, and what delegates will learn at Electrical Safety First’s 2024 Product Safety Conference.
Plus, as always, we share our usual news, views, products and installations from market-leading businesses across the sector, including a deep-dive on the latest quarterly survey of the UK engineering services sector, shared by ECA, on page 22.
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